Alvey Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 2AH is located in the Faraday electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alvey Street, London, SE17 2AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2AG, SE17 2UG, SE17 2LL, SE17 2LJ, SE17 2AF, SE17 2RT, SE17 2RE, SE17 2TU, SE17 2UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE17 2AH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 56.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 43.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE17 2AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.6% | 69.9% | 21.3% | 37.9% | 32.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 14.7% | -16.7% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 2.8% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 62.1% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 30% | 26.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 8% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 21.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 18.8% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 9.5% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 34.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 30.3% | 37.4% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 34.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 10.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 31.3% | 13.6% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -67.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 51.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 51.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 7.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 19.5% | 27.4% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 24.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.3% | 51% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 35.2% | 33.9% | 9.8% | 25.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 2.2% | -7.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.3% | 1.9% | -27.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 6.9% | 0.4% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alvey Street was 124.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Faraday average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alvey Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Faraday and the 389th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 163 Wolverton Alvey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2008-03-20 | £239,069 |
| Flat 163 Wolverton Alvey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2007-12-07 | £196,465 |
| Flat 174 Wolverton Alvey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2005-09-19 | £339,446 |
| Flat 174 Wolverton Alvey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2004-03-23 | £227,169 |
| Flat 171 Wolverton Alvey Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2003-12-05 | £228,168 |
SE17 2AH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE17 2AH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Other | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School Flint Street , Walworth SE17 1QD | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Faraday School Portland Street , Walworth SE17 2HR | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townsend Primary School Townsend Street , SE17 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 964 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinglake fried chicken | 109a | 147 yd | |
| Amigos restaurant | 27a | 198 yd | |
| Favourite f.oz cafe | 215 | 306 yd | |
| Walworth living room community cafe & fridge | All Saints Hall | 332 yd | |
| Saltenas martin | 214 | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hour glass | 131 | 144 yd | |
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 388 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 388 yd | |
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 393 yd | |
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai suprise | 31 | 222 yd | |
| Meng's 2 well cooked | 35 | 222 yd | |
| Seven stars | 225 | 306 yd | |
| Bee gees | 342 | 320 yd | |
| Berts fish bar | 354 | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 389 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 434 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 581 yd | |
| Daily fresh supermarket | 48 | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 313 yd | |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 402 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 404 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 731 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 885 yd | |
| St Saviours & St Olaves School NEW KENT ROAD | 922 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.